Thursday, June 13, 2013

Understanding The Importance Of A Memorial Service

By Rey Vetangelo


Losing someone is always a horrible ordeal to go through. No matter what the circumstance is, losing a loved one leaves a hole in their wake.

Loved ones are the people who most shape our lives and help us to find who we are. When a loss has occurred, people will naturally go through stages of grief in order to cope with the experience and to make it something which they can process.

First, you should not feel like you need to stay for an extended amount of time after the funeral service. Once the funeral service has been completed it may be nice to stay and chat for a few minutes, but is not necessarily something that is going to be expected.

Although this may make logical sense, it often does not make emotional sense. The family and friends of the deceased need this time to ensure that they are going to be able to heal and grow as a result of the experience that they were able to have at the funeral home in South Jordan.

Memorial services are also marked by their beauty. Flowers and other beautiful decorations are often on display in order to add a soothing element for those who are grieving.

Some people feel that they must participate in the viewing, but if you are not comfortable with the viewing you do not need to participate. If you have children, it is important that they know how they are expected to act throughout the entire service.

That being said, these occasions are also a comforting time. By sharing memories with others, the person is honored and kept alive in the consciousness of people who are attending the service.

At the end of the day, memories are all that we have to document the lives that we have lived. Memories are something that we can call back on in order to relive the times that were great, as well as learning lessons from the times which weren't.

If there is a receiving line, it is important that you greet the family and that you offer your sympathies. This way, you can be sure that you see them and you are able to express to them how sorry you are for their loss.

If you are able to support and comfort them, you can help them through their mourning process. Doing all that you can to be accommodating and provide the family with what they need will facilitate their ability to mourn the death of the loved one that has passed.

By addressing grief and feeling it honestly, people have a chance to say their goodbyes and find the strength to continue on. Through the love and support of others, even the most difficult of burdens can be borne.




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